Archive for 'The Gay Animal'
Your Mission: Figure Out What You Want to Be When You Grow Up
Posted on20. Feb, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.
I’ve gotten into a few different conversations of late regarding the importance of assessing and reassessing our specific roles as activists. Many of the people with whom I’ve discussed this are, coincidentally (or not), extremely successful activists — whether in…
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Call for Papers: Speciesism, Racism, Sexism
Posted on17. Feb, 2012 by Jasmin Singer.
Here is an opportunity that those of you with an interest in exploring intersectionality between different oppressed groups will want to seize. American Quarterly (AQ), the “official publication of the American Studies Association,” is seeking papers for their annual special…
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Something New for 2012: Help Change the Law!
Posted on05. Jan, 2012 by Sally Tamarkin.
I never make New Year’s resolutions. Not because I don’t believe in them, or have some strong opinion about whether or not they’re worth my time. I sort of just always… forget. Or I don’t get around to it. Or…
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Labels Schmabels. Just Change the World!
Posted on25. Nov, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
There is this activist – excuse me, person – I know who resides in Montana and spends her time doing vegan feed-ins for people who work at spay and neuter clinics, or organizing community-wide vegan spaghetti nights to raise awareness…
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Remembering Marti Kheel: “My hope is that we can ultimately find the common ground that will bring us together in our efforts.”
Posted on21. Nov, 2011 by Jasmin and Mariann.
It is with a sad and heavy heart that we here in Our Hen House share with you the loss of a truly remarkable friend and animal activist, Marti Kheel. Marti lost her battle with leukemia on Saturday, leaving a…
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Vote for Our Hen House!
Posted on04. Aug, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
Every day, Mariann and I post a different idea or opportunity to change the world for animals. Show your support by voting for Our Hen House as your favorite blog in this year’s VegNews Veggie Awards! It’s the…
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Our Hen House Launches “The Gay Animal Series,” Featuring Nathan Runkle
Posted on29. Mar, 2011 by Jasmin Singer.
I’ve been waiting a very long time to make this announcement: Our Hen House’s Gay Animal series has officially launched, and we couldn’t have asked for a better first subject. The Gay Animal series is something Mariann and I have…


















